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The Bears have what it takes to beat the 49ers, but it will take Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson being at their best
The Bears are coming off a statement win against the Philadelphia Eagles, where they dominated the trenches to the tune of 281 rushing yards and kept Philadelphia's offense out of rhythm while forcing two turnovers on defense. Chicago has won nine of its last 10 games, including five straight.
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Saturday's 22-16 loss to the rival Chicago Bears was a game to forget for the Green Bay Packers with quarterback Jordan Love exiting with an injury, but they likely still would have escaped with a win had Romeo Doubs recovered an onside kick in the final minutes of regulation.
With the Bears facing fourth-and-4 and the game on the line, Williams found undrafted rookie Jahdae Walker for the 6-yard score. It was the undrafted rookie's first career touchdown. Walker got wide open and was able to haul in the pass from Williams, who unloaded it with pressure in his face. Chicago's first touchdown of the game forced overtime.
The San Francisco 49ers received injury updates on George Kittle and Fred Warner before their upcoming NFL game.
George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers take on the Chicago Bears in Week 17 on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET. Watch George Kittle and the 49ers vs. Bears on Fubo! Will George Kittle p
George Kittle’s injured ankle forced him to miss practice again on Thursday, leaving the 49ers’ Pro Bowl tight end’s status for Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bears in question. Coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that Kittle still has “a chance” to face the Bears as long as he was able to heal quick enough from his injury during Monday night’s win over Indianapolis.